Categories December 2007

Ribbit is Back!

Last night was one of those nights that reminds me of when the girls were babies. I am that tired. I went to bed late to start with, and then A woke up several times around 4 AM. I think…

Categories December 2007

Sesame Live!

Sometimes, as a parent, you hit one out of the park. You do something that your kids love, that makes them so happy, that you can’t even believe it. Today was one of those times, and it was through no…

Categories December 2007

Ear Infection

Today was an unusual Saturday: we had to split up the girls this morning. A wasn’t feeling well last night, so this morning we decided to take her to the doctor. I took her, while M went to the post…

Categories December 2007

Report Card Day

I am back from Detroit. Poor A has a bad cold and maybe an ear infection. We are going to take her to the doctor tomorrow AM. We had parent/teacher conferences today. Here are the notes we got from M…

Categories December 2007

Hanukah’s Over

Hanukah went out with a flicker tonight. The girls opened four final presents: another spelling/puzzle game; a brand new box of Toobers and Zots; a big box of assorted stamps and stamp pads (an immediate hit with M, who needed…

Categories December 2007

M the Mature

Tonight M opened one of those Haunkah gifts that wasn’t that fun. Amidst the Tinkertoys, bouncy balls, play-doh and stickers, I included a hanging organizer thing that the girls can use to store things like bracelets, barrettes, finger puppets, etc.…

Categories December 2007

Guest Reader: Shelby!

Fun Sunday – errands in the morning and a playdate with Abigail after nap. All 3 girls put on a show for the parents – as usual, 90% preparation and 10% performance. For Hanukah, the girls got some play-doh accessories…

Ballerinas on the Wall

Today was one of those days that got better as it went along. It started pretty badly – two hours waiting in line at the community center to re-register the girls for music class and to sign them up for…

Friday Night Lights

Another busy day for M & A. This morning, they had their Hanukah party at school. They came home with stories of cookies ("Three cookies, Mommy!") and lots of running around with Jessica, Abigail and Ale. They got good gifts…